Author Thom Fillinger's Novel Stars Survivor of the Bermuda Triangle's Secret
by Robert Diamond - July 03, 2013 What if someone faced the mysterious power of the Bermuda Triangle and survived to tell the tale?...
THE MAGIC PARLOUR Enters Third Year at Palmer House Hilton
by Tyler Peterson - February 20, 2014 After running for two years at the Chopin Theatre in Wicker Park, Dennis Watkins' one- man-show, The Magic Parlour: an intimate evening of classic magic, first appeared at The Palmer House Hilton on New Year's Eve of 2011. Produced by The House Theatre of Chicago, this intimate, close-up magic and m...
SMOKE & MIRRORS Offers Special Halloween Show Tonight
by Don Grigware - October 31, 2013 What are you afraid of? Lifetime member of the Magic Castle and accomplished actor Albie Selznick poses this question just in time for Halloween with a special Thursday night performance tonight, Oct. 31, the same day Harry Houdini died in 1926....
The Illusionists to Headline Arts Centre Melbourne's Summer Season, 3-12 Jan
by Tyler Peterson - November 19, 2013 Headlining Arts Centre Melbourne's summer season is The Illusionists, a grand and spectacular celebration of the art of magic by the most innovative illusionists working today, which will be leaving State Theatre audiences speechless from 3 to 12 January 2014....
Hugh Jackman-Led HOUDINI Now Aiming for Broadway Run in 2015-16 Season
by Nicole Rosky - December 03, 2013 Just yesterday, it was announced that the Hartman Group, the Broadway press agency that was slated to represent the new musical, would close its doors in January 2014. Since then, Houdini producer Scott Sanders told the New York Times that the show is now aiming for a run in the 2015-16 theatre seas...
TV EXCLUSIVE: The Glorious Opening Number from the RAGTIME Concert- Lea Salonga, Norm Lewis, Patina Miller and More!
by Nicole Rosky - February 19, 2013 Manhattan Concert Productions just presented a special concert performance of Ragtime at Avery Fisher Hall last night, Monday, February 18, 2013. The cast included: Michael Arden as Younger Brother, Phillip Boykin as Booker T. Washington, Kerry Butler as Evelyn Nesbit, Matt Cavenaugh as Henry Ford, ...
UPDATE! Hugh Jackman Talks New PT Barnum Movie Musical & HOUDINI On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - September 28, 2013 Major movie star and notable Broadway headliner Hugh Jackman discusses his spate of exciting projects, including a new movie musical based on the life of legendary showman PT Barnum and a brand new stage musical by Stephen Schwartz all about iconic magician Harry Houdini....
PLOUGHED UNDER: AN AMERICAN SONGBOOK Opens 4/28 in Chicago
by Kelsey Denette - April 15, 2013 The House Theatre of Chicago ventures into new territory, giving life to a concert-style telling of American folk and tall tales. Composer Kevin O'Donnell delves into our nation's early history illuminating stories often outside of the mainstream. The production begins performances April 19, 2013 at...
BroadwayWorld is Most Thankful For: Broadway Bound in 2014?- Hugh Jackman in HOUDINI
by BWW Special Coverage - December 01, 2013 As BroadwayWorld previously reported, stage and screen star Hugh Jackman revealed that his next project, HOUDINI will hopefully come to Broadway 'within a year or 18 months'. In Houdini, Hugh Jackman will return to Broadway starring as America's greatest showman. One of the world's most fascinating ...
Hugh Jackman-Led HOUDINI Musical to Hold Third Workshop; Broadway in A Little Over a Year?
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2013 Stage and screen star Hugh Jackman told the Daily Mail's Baz Bamigboye that he has plans to hold a third workshop for HOUDINI and hopes to bring the musical to Broadway 'within a year or 18 months'. The actor is also searching for two-to-four weeks during which he can bring his one-man show to Londo...
Hugh Jackman's ONE NIGHT ONLY Benefit at L.A.'s Dolby Theatre Raises $1.85 Million for MPTF
by Tyler Peterson - October 13, 2013 Academy Award nominee and Tony and Golden Globe Award winner Hugh Jackman brought his critically acclaimed one-man show from Broadway to Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre for a performance benefitting MPTF (Motion Picture & Television Fund), last night - and raised $1.85 million in doing so, according to D...
SLEIGHT MISHAPS: PARTNERS IN DECEPTION to Combine Magic and Comedy at Gorilla Tango, 12/28
by BWW News Desk - December 14, 2013 For one night only, magicians Trent James and Brian Kirshenbaum grace the Gorilla Tango stage with 'Sleight Mishaps: Partners in Deception.' This comedy magic show plays on Saturday, December 28, 2013 at 7:30 pm for audiences 16 years and older at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee, Chicago IL...
THE DEAD LEGEND to Make New York Premiere at NYMF, 7/12-13
by Nicole Rosky - June 20, 2013 NEW YORK MUSICAL THEATRE FESTIVAL (NYMF) and the UNIVERSITY OF GREAT FALLS (UGF) are pleased to announce the New York premiere production of Michael Gilboe's, in collaboration with the students of The University of Great Falls, THE DEAD LEGEND, directed by MICHAEL GILBOE. THE DEAD LEGEND will play t...
UPDATE! Hugh Jackman Talks New PT Barnum Movie Musical & HOUDINI On Broadway
by Pat Cerasaro - September 28, 2013 Major movie star and notable Broadway headliner Hugh Jackman discusses his spate of exciting projects, including a new movie musical based on the life of legendary showman PT Barnum and a brand new stage musical by Stephen Schwartz all about iconic magician Harry Houdini....
BBC America to Premiere DANGERMAN: THE INCREDIBLE MR. GOODWIN, 7/8
by Caryn Robbins - June 07, 2013 Houdini's heartstopping stunts will come to BBC America this summer....
BBC America Premieres DANGERMAN: THE INCREDIBLE MR. GOODWIN Tonight
by TV News Desk - July 08, 2013 Houdini's heartstopping stunts will come to BBC America this summer....
SLEIGHT MISHAPS: PARTNERS IN DECEPTION Combines Magic and Comedy at Gorilla Tango Tonight
by BWW News Desk - December 28, 2013 For one night only, magicians Trent James and Brian Kirshenbaum grace the Gorilla Tango stage with 'Sleight Mishaps: Partners in Deception.' This comedy magic show plays tonight, December 28, 2013 at 7:30 pm for audiences 16 years and older at Gorilla Tango Bucktown, 1919 N Milwaukee, Chicago IL, 60...
Danville's Historic North Theatre to Host 1st Annual Houdini Festival, 6/21-22
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2013 Today, March 24, 2013, is the 139th anniversary of the birth of Harry Houdini the great magician and escape artist. To commemorate this birthday, America's only World Champion Illusionist, Wayne Alan, and his theatre, The Historic North Theatre in Danville, VA, announce the First Annual Houdini Fest...
SMOKE AND MIRRORS at The Road on Lankershim Extends Through 8/25
by Tyler Peterson - May 29, 2013 After more than eight months of playing to packed houses in Santa Monica and North Hollywood, Smoke and Mirrors - a heartfelt comedy-drama with mind-bending magic that has been named 'Critics Pick' in the Los Angeles Times - has extended its run again at The Road on Lankershim, 5108 Lankershim Blvd ...
Hugh Jackman Joins Neill Blomkamp's CHAPPIE Film
by Movies News Desk - September 28, 2013 ScreenDaily.com reports that Hugh Jackman, set to receive the Zurich Film Festival Golden Icon Award tonight, revealed at a PRISONERS press conference that he has signed on for Neill Blomkamp's upcoming sci-fi film CHAPPIE, with script by Terri Tatchell. The project will begin filming in Johannesbur...
Hugh Jackman Withdraws from Broadway-Bound HOUDINI Because of Time Commitment
by Nicole Rosky - December 23, 2013 Stage and screen star Hugh Jackman has long been slated to return to Broadway starring as America's greatest showman in Houdini. Now according to Variety, the Tony winner has withdrawn from the production, which is now aiming for a Broadway run in the 2015-16 theatre season....
Danville's Historic North Theatre Launches Houdini Festival Today
by BWW News Desk - June 21, 2013 March 24, 2013, is the 139th anniversary of the birth of Harry Houdini the great magician and escape artist. To commemorate this birthday, America's only World Champion Illusionist, Wayne Alan, and his theatre, The Historic North Theatre in Danville, VA, announce the First Annual Houdini Festival to...
Jamie Nichols, Mark Lyminsteras & More Join 2013 UK Tour of HOUDINI; Full Cast Announced!
by Tyler Peterson - June 26, 2013 Casting is announced today for the brand new, dramatic play 'HOUDINI' which premieres at Stoke Repertory Theatre on September 9th before embarking on a UK tour. 'Houdini' writer and BAFTA Award winning actor Stuart Brennan who plays Theo, Harry Houdini's brother, and Evanna Lynch, ex-Harry Potter a...
The House Theatre of Chicago to Present DORIAN, 4/4-5/18
by BWW News Desk - February 27, 2014 The House Theatre of Chicago presents DORIAN, a modern adaptation of Oscar Wilde's novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray.' This famous thriller of Dorian's ill-fated portrait is performed in promenade style. This original play is intended for mature audiences only, and is written by Company Members Ben ...
Foster the People Set to Release New Album SUPERMODEL, 3/18
by Diana Heisroth - January 13, 2014 Foster The People are set to release their highly anticipated new album, Supermodel, on March 18 via Columbia Records. Produced by Paul Epworth, the globally influenced Supermodel is the follow-up to the group's critically acclaimed 2011 debut Torches.... |
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